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Single-player games like First Cut: Samurai Duel

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to First Cut: Samurai Duel, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.

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Ranked picks

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    Hellish Quart — Steam game cover

    Hellish Quart

    Single-player alternative to First Cut: Samurai Duel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with First Cut: Samurai Duel.

    A physics-based, realistic 3D sword-fighting game. Immerse yourself in a cinematic adventure, utilizing real sword-fighting martial arts and a variety of historically accurate weapons to survive brutal duels in 17th century Poland. Featuring single-player modes and a LOCAL 2-player mode.

    2021ActionEarly Access17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mortal Kombat 1 — Steam game cover

    Mortal Kombat 1

    Single-player alternative to First Cut: Samurai Duel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with First Cut: Samurai Duel.

    Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

    2023Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    IGS Classic Arcade Collection — Steam game cover

    IGS Classic Arcade Collection

    Single-player alternative to First Cut: Samurai Duel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with First Cut: Samurai Duel.

    IGS Classic Arcade Collection brings 8 beloved IGS arcade games to Steam for the first time! The collection includes multiple series of "Knights of Valour" games, with online multiplayer support. It also includes popular arcade games such as "Oriental Legend" and "Martial Masters".

    2026ActionAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shadow Prisoner — Steam game cover

    Shadow Prisoner

    Single-player alternative to First Cut: Samurai Duel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with First Cut: Samurai Duel.

    "Shadow Prisoner" is a 2D fighting game with simple and exhilarating combos. There is also a simple mode for those who have no experience with fighting games, so you can play with confidence.

    2024ActionEarly Access14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Warrior Beneath Heaven — Steam game cover

    Warrior Beneath Heaven

    Single-player alternative to First Cut: Samurai Duel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with First Cut: Samurai Duel.

    3d duel fight support local multiplayer.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nidhogg — Steam game cover

    Nidhogg

    Single-player alternative to First Cut: Samurai Duel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with First Cut: Samurai Duel.

    Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.

    2014ActionSportsIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kung Fu Er San — Steam game cover

    Kung Fu Er San

    Single-player alternative to First Cut: Samurai Duel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with First Cut: Samurai Duel.

    Awesome 2D retro pixel fighting game inspired by the old classics.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CHOPSTICKS: Stick Figure Fighting — Steam game cover

    CHOPSTICKS: Stick Figure Fighting

    Single-player alternative to First Cut: Samurai Duel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with First Cut: Samurai Duel.

    CHOPSTICKS is a stick figure fighting game set across the globe. With just one attack button and a focus on parrying, strategy is key. Each map opens up unique gameplay opportunities with map specific elements: from giant lasers to sticks that can be used as swords!

    ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →